Manufacturing · Lincoln, CA

Sierra Pacific Industries

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sierra Pacific Industries ranks #709 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 25 violations across 11 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty56% serious
$172,345
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
11
OSHA inspections
#709
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sierra Pacific Industries in Lincoln, CA has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $172,345. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sierra Pacific Industries 11 times over 12 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 25 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #709 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (4.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Foley Products Company, LLC in Cantonment, FL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $171,884 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
56.0%
of violations were serious
#709
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 57/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 11 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sierra Pacific Industries compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sierra Pacific Industries runs far above peers (10.9x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$172,345 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($172,345) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $172,345 $0 $55,000+ every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Sierra Pacific Industries.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both10.911.01111.011.12.317.432.547.662.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAPACHE MILLS, INC., OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 28TYSON FRESH MEATS, I…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 11SAUDER WOODWORKING CO., OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 17SHAW'S SOUTHERN BELL…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 34EATON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 16TYSON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 5TABLE TALK PIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 19ALL-FEED PROCESSING …, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 42ELITE SPICE INC., OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 24FAIRHAVEN SHIPYARD, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 8PERFORMANCE PALLET C…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 39CAESARSTONE TECHNOLO…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 26BLUEBIRD ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 60NORTHEAST INDUSTRIAL…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 44PELLA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 11PHOENIX PACKAGING OP…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 33FUYAO GLASS AMERICA …, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 42DRAKE ENTERPRISES INC, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 14AGRI STAR MEAT AND P…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 40PHILLIPS 66, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 10Sierra Pacific Indus…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 25
Sierra Pacific Industries has 11 OSHA inspections on record and 25 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Sierra Pacific Industries in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Sierra Pacific Industries ranks #384 at $172,345 current penalty.

How Sierra Pacific Industries Compares

Sierra Pacific Industries's 2.27 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (10.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

11

First Inspection

2013-10-23

Last Inspection

2025-08-18

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,668

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 11 inspections over 12 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $15,668 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

56.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

44.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$248,785

Current Penalty Amount

$172,345

Penalty Reduction

30.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $76,440 from the initial assessment of $248,785. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Sierra Pacific Industries compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sierra Pacific Industries Industry Avg
Inspections 11 2.6
Violations 25 8.0
Total Penalty $172,345 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,668 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sierra Pacific Industries, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sierra Pacific Industries safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Sierra Pacific Industries's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 25 violations across 11 inspections, including 14 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Sierra Pacific Industries have?
Sierra Pacific Industries has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $172,345.
How many OSHA inspections has Sierra Pacific Industries had?
Sierra Pacific Industries has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-10-23 and the most recent on 2025-08-18. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sierra Pacific Industries?
Sierra Pacific Industries has been assessed $172,345 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $248,785 (a 30.7% reduction).
Does Sierra Pacific Industries have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Sierra Pacific Industries has 14 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Sierra Pacific Industries operate in?
Sierra Pacific Industries operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321113). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sierra Pacific Industries rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sierra Pacific Industries ranks #709 (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Sierra Pacific Industries's safety record compare to industry average?
Sierra Pacific Industries's total OSHA penalty of $172,345 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (10.9x the average). The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Foley Products Company, LLC in Cantonment, FL is a similar manufacturing employer with $171,884 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 11 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.